Tough start will test Connacht's top-eight ambitions in United Rugby Championship
Connacht's quest for consistency continues as they prepare for a daunting start to their BTK United Rugby Championship campaign.
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Carty 'touch and go' for Connacht's season opener
Connacht captain Jack Carty says he's "touch and go" for the start of the BTK United Rugby Championship next week.
Andrew Conway targets October return for Munster after knee surgery
Andrew Conway is targeting a return to action in October as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
Mike Prendergast plots changes to Munster's attack
Mike Prendergast sees enough talent in Munster's ranks to believe they can be an attacking force this season, but warned it will take time.
Still no date confirmed for Bok lock Snyman's return to action
Springbok RG Snyman won't be returning to action at the start of the United Rugby Championship seasons, his club Munster has confirmed.
Bernard Jackman: Connacht defence a concern for restructured coaching ticket
Bernard Jackman says Connacht's coaching restructure could count for little unless they can plug their leaky defence ahead of the new United Rugby Championship season.
Stormers-Connacht URC game moved due to Justin Bieber concert in Cape Town
Connacht's United Rugby Championship fixture against the Stormers on 24 September has been switched from DHL Stadium in Cape Town because it clashes with a Justin Bieber concert.
'A wise man knows where he is in a career' - Graham Rowntree excited by step into the unknown
After 15 years of an apprenticeship, Graham Rowntree's time has come.